Battle of Rocoux

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Battle of Rocoux
Part of the War of the Austrian Succession
Date 11 October 1746
Location Liege, Belgium
Result French victory
Combatants
France Austria
Commanders
Maurice de Saxe

The Battle of Rocoux was fought on 11 October 1746 outside the Belgian city of Liege during War of the Austrian Succession. The battle was between the armies of France and Austria. The French were victorious, breaking Austrian control over the Netherlands.